Activities

On the Park:

7.5 acres of secure grounds with lots of trees, hedgerows and areas for exploring & adventuring

Go Explore Nature Hunt

Football pitch on the sandy banks outside of the Park

In Dugort:

Dugort Blueflag Beach – 1 mile of clear silver sand which is pleasant to bathe and play on. Lifeguards are on the beach in July and August

Sandy banks and soft sand dunes

Dugort Pier

Shallow rock pools

Sea fishing from the rocks near the beach and at the Pier

Boat trips run regularly from the Pier to the seal caves, Innishkea Island and Croaghaun Cliffs.

A Blueway kayak trail is located directly on the beach where you can paddle by kayak or stand up paddle board (SUP) to the Golden Strand Beach past the seal caves and bird colonies.

Kite Buggying

The Park is on the Greenway and on the National Cycle Network

Slievemore mountain has beautiful walks and is rich in history.

The Achill Mission or the ‘Colony’, Megalithic tombs, the Deserted Village and Heinrich Böll’s Cottage are all located on or adjacent to Slievemore mountain.

Art Studio & Gallery

Coffee shop, Hotel, Bars and Restaurants

In Achill:

Achill Experience & Aquarium – Here you will see over 30 species of fish local to Achill waters. A touch pool will allow you to get up close and you might even hold a Starfish! Walk through the reconstructed Boley House, learn about Grainne Uaile and watch basking shark fishing footage.

Angling

Cycling – Seal Caves is located on the Greenway and Cycle Route no. 2 of the Achill Cycle Hub passes by the gates of the Park. This route takes you by 2 Blueflag beaches and follows the road along the coast through quiet villages and scenic townlands.